The Brilliant, Mind-Twisting K-Drama on Prime That Didn't Get Enough Credit

Summary:

• The fantasy thriller Kairos takes viewers on a real journey with its twisted storylines.
• A heartbreaking family tragedy causes the main character to lose it.
• At the center of the series is a time travel trope that the creators have done brilliantly.

Who doesn't love a great fantasy series? Especially when it comes from South Korea, the land of the most exciting stories and breathtaking plots. The K-drama industry has already made its mark and earned its place on the small screen, so audiences are always eager to see what comes next.

In addition to light-hearted rom-coms, the South Korean industry has become proficient at producing thrillers and horror films that take viewers on the action-packed journeys of K-drama characters.

Fans of a particular 2020 series called Kairos will never stop recommending the show to those who enjoy fantasy narratives and time travel tropes. At the heart of the series is the story of a man whose life changes in an instant after his daughter goes missing and his wife commits suicide.

Then, in another universe and another time zone, there’s a woman who is struggling to save her mother’s life, while she is waiting for a heart transplant. Apparently, being trapped in two different lives, they both are trying to save their loved ones.

At some point, the lives of woman Ae Ri and man Seo Jin are intertwined, as it seems that they are the only ones who can help each other. But don't expect a light romance story or a fun "save me" journey.

The series is a gripping watch that will only make you nervously wait for what happens next. As the fans mention, the suspense was probably the best part of the drama, but there was much more to it. Even the antagonists of the show were given a proper backstory.

“The time travel mechanism makes logical sense and I like how the reset works every time they change the past. I also loved how the villains were 3 dimensional and there were a lot of gray shades in this story. One of the best thrillers I’ve seen in years,” Redditor weebism42 said.

Fans of suspenseful K-dramas will recommend Kairos to those who enjoyed Vincenzo, for example, a series with the same atmosphere, but which received much more acclaim than Kairos. So if you're ready to give the show the love it deserves, it's time to stream it on Prime.